Helensburgh Pool

We are nearing the completion of this project and making every effort to reopen Helensburgh Pool before the end of summer.

Much like the local community, we were excited to open the refurbished pool in mid-January so people in Helensburgh and surrounding suburbs could enjoy the new-look facility at the height of summer.

Unfortunately, an unforeseen delay in the arrival of essential tiles means we've had to extend the timeline of works. The supply issue has now been resolved and tiling is underway. We are working with our contractor to explore all options to finish work as soon as possible.

We are now expecting to reopen the pool in mid-to-late February 2026 (date to be confirmed).

We understand this delay is frustrating and would like to thank the community for their patience.

We've continued to make good progress on all parts of this project.

Structural remediation works on the pool shell are finished, and all of the protective anodes have been installed and tested. The pool hobs have been re-rendered square and are ready for tiling.

The concourse has also been resurfaced.

Inside the amenities block, most of the fitout is done. New joinery, basins and toilets have been installed.

Outside, landscaping has continued with some new furniture, bubblers and sandstone seating recently installed.

We're nearing the end of this project, and the team will keep pushing ahead through the Christmas period.

We're hoping to confirm a reopening date at our next update in January.

Since our last update, we've installed more protective anodes in the pool shell and balance tank. These anodes connect the reinforcement in the concrete walls and provide increased protection to prolong the life of the pool. All up, there will be over 850 individual anodes when this work is finished.

Work in the amenities building is also continuing well. The new adult accessible change facility has been screeded and sheeted ready for tiling. Tiling and walls have been completed in the male and female toilets and changerooms. Next up, we'll be working on the fitout to get these rooms ready to use.

In the plant room, new pumps and filters are arriving. You generally won't see these when you're visiting the pool, but you'll be able to enjoy safer and cleaner water when we reopen, thanks to the new pumps and filtration equipment.

Outside, landscaping works outside are going well, with the arrival of some new umbrellas and plants coming in the next few weeks.

In some other news, after listening to community feedback we've decided not to render the exterior of the pool building. Instead, we'll keep the original look and feel of the brickwork to preserve its character.  We'd like to thank everyone for their feedback, and ongoing interest in this project.

Works are continuing well at the Pool. Over the past few weeks, we've been focusing on the pool shell and balance tank repairs. New protective anodes have been installed, which will help extend the life of the pool system. We've also started the prep works for new tiles in the toddlers' pool.

In the amenities building, new stainless-steel doorframes have been installed, and many, many tiles have been laid.

Demo of the old plant room equipment is moving along, and some localised building repairs will continue over the next couple of weeks.

Outside, work on the new concrete pathways and accessible seating area is underway. This will provide a nice shady spot for everyone to enjoy.

We've made some great progress on this project over the past few weeks.

New asphalt has been put down for the new accessible (DDA) car spaces and car park entry. We've also installed new pathways to the pool entry to provide better access for everyone.

Inside the pool amenities building, structural works and services are 90% finished. Our contractor is now working on tiling and other interior finishes.

We've removed the old tile from the pool, and concrete repairs are underway on the pool shell to extend its life.

We've also finalised the design for the plant room and ordered new filtration equipment that will keep the pool working better during the busy summer season.

The new changing places space is starting to take shape with the old storeroom being opened up to make way for this new room. New walls will soon be framed, and services run in. Elsewhere, the new pathways outside have been excavated and kerbs poured.

The internal fixtures within the pool amenities have been removed and we are now taking on some of the heavier demolition work including the removal of internal walls and floor tiles.

Soon, we will start on external demolition to allow for the construction of accessible amenities, new accessible pathways and an enhanced entrance to the facility.

Progress continues on the plant room upgrades which will see upgraded equipment and chemical dosing systems, improving performance and water quality in the revamped pool.

Work has started this week on plans to improve and refurbish Helensburgh Pool. The fences have gone up at the site and demolition of the partition walls within amenities has begun.

Next week, this work will continue within the amenities building and the focus will also shift to the next steps for plant room improvements.

Site fences will go up around the part of the car park at Helensburgh Pool and tradespeople will start work in August as Wollongong City Council moves forward on the popular facility.

The remainder of the car park will still be available.